This greatly discourages any transfer of title until litigation is resolved and most title companies will not issue clear title during this time as the title is in play.  

Continuous learning is essential, and networking plays a crucial role in this industry.

I think this could play into a strength in terms prospecting and finding deals.

I always down played how well I did to not encourage others in my area, but since LA is changing their system in 2026 it doesn't matter now and my tax sale buying, in LA any way, will be coming to a conclusion soon.

Find a mentor that will let you shadow them, continue learning on Bigger Pockets, and TRACK things that matter.Please don't get discouraged...real estate is a long-term play. 

I am okay playing the long game and waiting for the benefits of market appreciation but in the time being would like an average CF return (not prioritizing CF). 

So $11,222 times 22% is $2,468 - leaving you a true profit on the house of $8,754 for an all encompassing 6 month intensive project that you will likely feel lucky to get out of with that profit, because you did your very best to minimize expenses along the way.How do you quantify this number?  

My primary question is: Should I focus on buying a multifamily property and growing slowly to build a stable financial foundation, even though my area would have minimal cash flow and be more of an appreciation play?

So I don't think it's a trend, I think it's the reality of the play between the population explosion, gentrification, and affordable housing. 

We'll see it in about 4-6 months that this economy isn't as strong as the market suggested it was.The market is playing the fiscal side, the economy is playing the labor & debt side.